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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Egan Law Center
Thursday, July 27 | 4 - 5 PM
60 Summer Street, Unit 1
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating Egan Law Center's new location at 60 Summer Street, Unit 1 in Manchester-by-the-Sea. They recently moved and have not had a chance to celebrate so please come down to welcome Egan Law to their new space! There will be light refreshments and thank you gifts for attendees.
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Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays featuring Deep Blue
Tuesday, August 1 | 6 - 8 PM
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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, August 3 | 9 - 10 AM
Register Now
Please join us this Thursday at 9 AM for our virtual Coffee & Connections. For new & prospective members, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce your business and meet other members and Chamber staff. For veteran members, it is a great way to let new members learn about your business and talk about anything new and exciting in the works for you. So grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and Zoom in from your home or office for an informal "Get to Know My Business" networking session. Also, if you know someone who would enjoy learning more about the Chamber, please invite them to attend!
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Festival by the Sea
Saturday, August 5 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Festival by the Sea is a celebration of the things that are synonymous with greater Cape Ann in the summertime: Art, Music & Food! Artist & artisan booths will be spread throughout downtown Manchester. Your senses will be inspired by the beautiful art, extraordinary live music and the aromas of delicious, local foods.
Download Map Brochure | See A List of Artisans, Non-profits and Food Vendors
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Business After Hours - Cellar Door in Ipswich
Wednesday, August 9 | 5 - 7 PM
Join us at Cellar Door in Ipswich for our August Business After Hours on August 9. Meet with fellow Chamber members and local businesses, while enjoying food, beverages, and browsing their great variety of culinary delights, including olive oils, local cheeses, and BBQ rubs
Please remember to bring your business card for the door prize raffle!
Register Now | Download Flyer
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2nd 2023 Gloucester Main Street Block Party
Saturday, August 12 | 6 - 10 PM
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Businesswomen's Sunset Sail
Thursday, August 17 | 5 - 8 PM
Schooner Adventure - Maritime Gloucester
$55 members | $65 non-members
Enjoy a spectacular sail aboard Schooner Adventure, one of Gloucester's oldest working vessels. Sail Gloucester Harbor and beyond, experience a glorious Cape Ann Sunset, and enjoy the company of colleagues. A light meal will be served including delicious sandwiches, chips, and cookies. The event is BYOB, so pack your own libations to enjoy on the sail! Water and soda will be provided on board.
All proceeds benefit the Carolyn M. O'Connor Scholarship Fund.
Registration is Required | Download Flyer
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ON-GOING EVENTS
WEEKLY EVENTS
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Ipswich Homegrown Market
Thursday, July 27 | 3 - 7 PM
Hall-Haskell House Green, Ipswich
Visit us at the Hall-Haskell House Green at the Ipswich Visitors Center for the 11th week of the Ipswich Homegrown Market! Over 20 vendors PLUS community yoga (donations welcome!) at 5pm and the Lobster Roller food truck is back serving the freshest lobster rolls around!
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Culture Splash - Gloucester
Thursday, July 27 | 4 - 7 PM
Culture Splash invites you to plunge into Gloucester's cultural tide, where every wave is a new story waiting to be discovered. Get ready to embark on a journey of music, art, dance, history, and maritime exploration this summer. Click to Download Itinerary of this Week's Events
July 27 Events include:
Artist Demo & Open Studio: Cripple Cove Studios
Artist Reception – Food for the Body and Soul: Judythe Evans Meagher Gallery
Aaron Fink | Slice: Jane Deering Gallery, 5 - 7 PM
Obliteration Scrolls: Asserting Pleasure Closing Reception: Gallery RAG, 5 - 7 PM
CAM Courtyard Concerts: Mix Up Mix Up: Cape Ann Museum, 5:30 - 7 PM
Harbor Loop Free Outside Summer Concert: DVinci Soul Trio, 5:30 - 9 PM
Remembering Good Harbor Beach: A one-act play about the artists Edward and Josephine Hopper, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 - 7:30 PM
MAGMA Splash Dance: Cape Ann Museum Courtyard. 6:30 - 7 PM
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Author Talk with June Vail, "Folly Cove Sketches: Remembering Virginia Lee"
Thursday, July 27 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Sawyer Free Library
An author-talk with June Vail, Professor Emerita in the Department of Theater and Dance at Bowdoin College, about her book Folly Cove Sketches: Remembering Virginia Lee Burton. Vail's new memoir paints a warm, honest portrait of her great-aunt, Virginia Lee Burton, Author and illustrator of beloved mid-century children's books.
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Woodman's of Essex
Music Video Bingo | Thursday, July 27 | 6 - 8 PM
Chris Cart - Acoustic Guitar | Tuesday, August 1 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Music Video Bingo | Thursday, August 3 | 6 - 8 PM
Chris Fritz-Grice - Pop/Acoustic | Tuesday, August 8 | 5 - 8 PM
Download Summer Schedule
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Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Upcoming Events
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52 Annual Olde Ipswich Days
Friday - Sunday | July 28 - 30 | 10 AM - 5 PM
South Village Green \, Ipswich
Olde Ipswich Days is a favorite for all to meet and greet old friends and new, browse the booths and do some early holiday shopping, or make some timely indulgences. The fair features the works of more than 60 artists and crafters. Arts and crafts include paintings, watercolors, woodworking, glass, pottery, jewelry, children’s toys, fabric crafts, hand-knits, folk art, photography, pen and ink prints, carved gourds, decorated furniture and more! A book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Ipswich Library will be held on the front lawn of the Heard House, featuring popular favorites and classics for kids and adults throughout the weekend. Event happens rain or shine. Learn More
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Annisquam Village Sea Fair
Saturday, July 29 | 10 AM - 3 PM
Annisquam Village Green
Celebrate summer at this annual all-day family event featuring children’s games and activities, used book table, an art gallery, home-baked goods, a white elephant table, luncheon offerings and more, including its “not-to-be-missed” famous Wax Works Show presented at 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 5 p.m.
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Yesai Reggae/Rock/Hip Hop Sunset Music Cruise
Saturday, July 29 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Cape Ann Cruises, Gloucester
Climb aboard the legendary Wejack, an iconic Gloucester Fishing Yacht for this special event that's taking place in beautiful Gloucester Harbor. Yesai is a reggae/rock/hip hop group formed in Boston MA in 2014. They have developed into a tribe with members residing on both the Southern California coast as well as in New England. Only 40 tickets available so grab your today. Buy Tickets Now
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Cape Ann Makers Market - Moonrise Market at Emerson Inn
Tuesday, August 1 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
1 Catherdral Ave, Rockport
The market event will feature over a dozen Cape Ann Artisans, Crafters & Makers offering nature and coastal inspired handmade art and crafts, including jewelry, metalsmithing, painting, photography, fiber arts, candles, hand harvested artisanal sea salts, natural body care and much more. In addition, the historic Emerson Inn is offering picnic food available for purchase, a dinner buffet (buffet reservations required), cash bar service, and live music to accompany while you shop and take in the spectacular ocean front vista and full moon rising!
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Candlelight Tours at Hammond Castle Museum
Thursdays in August & September | 6 - 8 PM
“Candlelight tours” offer you the chance to see the building as Hammond so often did; after dark. The Candlelit tour places an emphasis on the Castle’s role as John and Irene Hammond’s private home, in addition to covering more general architectural and historical details of the building and collection.
Spiritualism Tours at Hammond Castle Museum
Thursdays in August & September | 9 - 10 PM
This specialty tour explores the history of American spiritualism, with a particular focus on contextualizing the movement within broader contemporary cultural trends and discussing the Hammonds’ own complicated engagements with these cultural phenomena.
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65th Annual Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar
Friday & Saturday, August 4 & 5 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Now celebrating its 65th year, the Sidewalk Bazaar takes place on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, this year between Porter & Duncan Streets. Enjoy vendors, street food, live music and children’s activities. Bazaar Vendor Forms
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Rockport Rotary Lobster Raffle 2023
Win 20 Pounds of Lobster!
Drawing: August 24, 2023
Four Lucky Winners will each win 20 Pounds of Local Lobster!
Individual tickets are $5; or a get a book of five for $20.
Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, from any Rockport Rotarian or at Tuck’s Candy & Gifts. Download Flyer
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Looking for more exposure for your business or special promotion? We offer several opportunities for advertising in Soundings.
For details, please download the Advertising Contract or contact Cindy.
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We extend a big thank you to our supporting sponsors!
If you are interested in promoting with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Steve Buckley at steve@capeannchamber.com
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